# AI News 180m Report｜2026-07-27 12:00–15:00 JST｜Page 1 of 6

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 436 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 134 items from 3 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## 【Adorably cute new release】Miffy’s new raincoat is here—and you can take it off to change her outfit!

- Published: 2026-07-27T14:41:53+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000194.000033945.html
- anchor: #n1706095
- Companies mentioned: ピンコイ株式会社、VIPO、東京商工リサーチ、ピンコイ、香港商果翼科技股份有限公司台灣分公司、iichi株式会社、Pinkoi (HK) Limited

Facts:
- The 2025 sales of 34 companies whose core businesses are plush toy sales and related services totaled 84.9 billion yen.
- Growth of approximately 1.7 times compared with 2021.
- Products: more than 12 million
- Shops: more than 50,000
- More than 6.8 million members worldwide
- Shipping destinations span 168 regions
- Employees: 115

## A new award honoring “people,” not “organizations”: Japan DX Awards 2026 to hold individual awards ceremony, honoring 6 people with 4 awards, including the DX Leader Award.

- Published: 2026-07-27T14:40:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000167.000115435.html
- anchor: #n1706097
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人日本デジタルトランスフォーメーション推進協会、ディアワンダー株式会社、株式会社リアルディア、豊田市上下水道局、株式会社GHIBLI、SENDANMARU、同志社大学、コマツ株式会社、アステリア株式会社、タキヒヨー株式会社、Google、平山建設株式会社

Facts:
- Toyota City, with a population of 415,000.
- 4 cases in Reiwa 4.
- 49 cases in Reiwa 6.
- Shortened to approximately 3 months.
- Costs also reduced to approximately one-tenth.
- Approximately 22 million yen.
- Savings of 6.6 million yen.
- Forecast accuracy of 92% 5 years out.
- The 14 administrative staff members...
- 22–23 regional brands.
- Downloads totaled 40,000.
- Work equivalent to 450 hours per month.
- Average monthly overtime across the company is 15 hours or less.
- Within a 7% margin of error.

## 【New product】Prepare a Japanese main dish in the microwave without using a stove. Launch of 2 varieties of “No-Pot Comforting Japanese Meals,” made with dashi and fermented seasonings from 久世福商店.

- Published: 2026-07-27T14:40:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000216.000158568.html
- anchor: #n1706096
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社サンクゼール、久世福商店

Facts:
- Net weight: 70g (2 servings).
- Best before: 360 days from the date of manufacture (unopened).
- Price: 333 yen (tax included).
- Launch date: July 27, 2026 (Monday).

## On Aug. 8, adults and children alike, head to Akihabara! “Takkun Appreciation Day 2026” (Aug. 5 is Taxi Day) to be held.

- Published: 2026-07-27T14:36:46+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000021.000016994.html
- anchor: #n1706098
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人 東京ハイヤー・タクシー協会、公益社団法人日本広告制作協会、JAF、NASVA、ディアステージ、Lantis、東京タクシーセンター

Facts:
- From 12:00 to 16:00 on Aug. 8, 2026.
- A total of 16,940 entries were received.
- 20 taxis...

## Yosuke Yoshida appointed Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) at Blossom Energy.

- Published: 2026-07-27T14:35:19+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000022.000137020.html
- anchor: #n1706099
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Blossom Energy、丸紅、Keppleグループ

Facts:
- Established: January 2022

## Applications are now open for the “TCIC Ideation Program 2026 (TCIC IP) - Contents IP Acceleration,” a program supporting the commercialization of content IP.

- Published: 2026-07-27T14:33:25+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000045.000161381.html
- anchor: #n1706100
- Companies mentioned: 東京コンテンツインキュベーションセンター、ツクリエ、松竹株式会社、松竹ベンチャーズ株式会社、A BRANDNEW STORY LLC、株式会社BitStar、株式会社コナミデジタルエンタテインメント、株式会社TapiNapi Pleasure、インキュベイトファンド株式会社、AiHUB株式会社、株式会社oneroots、株式会社Re entertainment、株式会社三菱UFJ銀行

Facts:
- Planned number of selected participants: approximately 10 individuals or companies.
- Number of sessions: 3.
- Number of sessions: 2.

## 株式会社アルマダ to hold a limited-time experience event for the Mi+ series at Beach Bright, a beach house in Enoshima.

- Published: 2026-07-27T14:30:43+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000010.000146066.html
- anchor: #n1706101
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アルマダ、Beach Bright

Facts:
- Event period: July 1–September 13, 2026.

## 国際エデュテイメント協会 to exhibit at the 11th Kansai Educational ICT Exhibition. The organization will introduce “ジョーカツ,” which assesses information literacy among elementary and junior high school students, and “ジョーカツ クエスト,” lesson content designed to develop those skills.

- Published: 2026-07-27T14:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000020.000082749.html
- anchor: #n1706083
- Companies mentioned: 国際エデュテイメント協会、日本教育情報化振興会、大阪国際経済振興センター、テレビ大阪株式会社、テレビ大阪エクスプロ、東大阪市教育委員会

Facts:
- Demonstration projects conducted with a total of more than 20,000 children and students.
- A total of 50,000 diagnostic data points.

## Torch Launches Torch Stay in Ise, Japan | Boutique Stays Connecting Travelers with Local Life

- Published: 2026-07-27T14:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000022.000186262.html
- anchor: #n1706082
- Companies mentioned: Torch、Torch Stay

Facts:
- 7,000 square meters
- seven-minute

## 【Kiryu City, Gunma Prefecture】Applications open Aug. 1 for vehicles participating in the 19th Classic Car Festival in Kiryu and vendors for the garage sale.

- Published: 2026-07-27T14:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000023.000071874.html
- anchor: #n1706081
- Companies mentioned: 桐生商工会議所、群馬大学、クラシックカーフェスティバル in 桐生実行委員会

Facts:
- Approximately 200 vehicles on display.
- Rally category: 60 vehicles.
- 展示部門 6,000円／1台
- ラリー部門 8,000円／1台
- 全長5.0m未満の車両 1台 20,000円
- 全長5.0m以上の車両 1台 30,000円

## First COCOLON event at 楽天モバイル最強パーク宮城: a professional baseball viewing event for children with severe motor and intellectual disabilities and their families.

- Published: 2026-07-27T14:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000111.000113873.html
- anchor: #n1706080
- Companies mentioned: 特定非営利活動法人EPO、株式会社NEWSTA、楽天モバイル最強パーク宮城、公益財団法人JKA

Facts:
- Over 2 days, Sept. 4 (Friday) and 5 (Saturday), 2026.
- 18:00試合開始
- 10 groups, 40 people each day
- Adults: 2,000 yen
- Children: 1,000 yen.
- Child with severe motor and intellectual disabilities: 9,000 yen.
- 1 accompanying caregiver: 20,000 yen.
- Adults: 25,000 yen.
- Children: 13,000 yen.
- Preschool children (no seat required): 1,000 yen.

## TIMEWELL to speak at 新経済連盟’s “JX LIVE! 2026,” discussing the front lines of economic security and export controls in the AI era.

- Published: 2026-07-27T14:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000136.000119271.html
- anchor: #n1706079
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社TIMEWELL、岡山大学、新経済連盟、パナソニック、NTT

Facts:
- Nonmembers: 22,000 yen (tax included).
- Export ban of up to 3 years.

## Mobile battery collection to be offered at 4 KDDI-operated stores in Tokyo.

- Published: 2026-07-27T14:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000198.000097141.html
- anchor: #n1706078
- Companies mentioned: KDDI、VOLTA、ローソン、エマルションフローテクノロジーズ

Facts:
- 4 stores in Tokyo.
- The cumulative number of devices collected has reached approximately 30 million.
- A high recycling rate of 99.8%.

## 【Through 7/31】レアジョブ英会話’s first-month 1-yen campaign is underway!

- Published: 2026-07-27T14:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000290.000015102.html
- anchor: #n1706077
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社レアジョブ、レアジョブ英会話、PROGOS®

Facts:
- A total of 75 million online English conversation lessons
- First-month fee campaign: 1 yen.
- 7-day free trial
- The following 1 month for 1 yen

## 認知症予防のための多因子介入プログラムの成果報告―熊本県菊陽町における半年間の実践研究―

- Published: 2026-07-27T14:24:21+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000365.000124365.html
- anchor: #n1706084
- Companies mentioned: 熊本大学、菊陽町、国立長寿医療研究センター、台湾国立陽明交通大学、TSMC Charity Foundation、Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics

Facts:
- A 6-month program.

## Yokohama Chinatown bustling on the Day of the Ox.

- Published: 2026-07-27T14:24:19+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000005.000179789.html
- anchor: #n1706085
- Companies mentioned: 横浜中華街発展会協同組合、友盛貿易株式会社、株式会社友利

Facts:
- 34 Yokohama Chinatown restaurants served 43 original eel dishes.
- Underway since July 18, 2026.
- July 18 (Saturday)–July 31 (Friday), 2026.

## 【For international markets】株式会社 UnReact launches the e-commerce app “UR:Multi Image Slider｜Carousel.”

- Published: 2026-07-27T14:20:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000263.000072693.html
- anchor: #n1706087
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社UnReact、Shopify

Facts:
- Officially launched at 10:00 on July 16, 2026.

## Special collaboration event “Summer Hot-Blooded Gourmet Fair” with 朝日放送テレビ and テレビ朝日’s “熱闘甲子園”—get a limited-edition clear file with a special design!

- Published: 2026-07-27T14:20:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003676.000005180.html
- anchor: #n1706086
- Companies mentioned: 阪神電気鉄道株式会社、朝日放送テレビ、テレビ朝日、阪急阪神ホールディングス

Facts:
- Limited to 20,000, available on a first-come, first-served basis.
- ¥8,000 or more including tax

## 【On sale 7/28】“Grip Shift Knob Cover” launches to solve the summer problem of shift knobs that are too hot to hold｜RAZO（レッツォ）.

- Published: 2026-07-27T14:19:23+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000296.000017074.html
- anchor: #n1706088
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社カーメイト、RAZO（レッツォ）、トヨタ、ジムニー

Facts:
- July 28, 2026 (Reiwa ８).
- Spherical shift knobs with a diameter of 44–51mm.
- Marked its 60th anniversary in June 2026

## 【N.Avenue club July 23 event report】Will AI start using “money”?—Payments, wallets and financial infrastructure in the agent era.

- Published: 2026-07-27T14:18:13+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000113.000047016.html
- anchor: #n1706089
- Companies mentioned: N.Avenue株式会社、Mastercard Asia Pacific、コインチェック株式会社、ストライプジャパン株式会社、NADA NEWS、CoinDesk JAPAN

Facts:
- “N.Avenue club” currently has more than 200 companies as members
- Annual fee: from 1 million yen (excluding tax)

## “FFVII Remake Series”: Now is the time to enjoy the “Erdrick 三部作 set” at a great price! “SQUARE ENIX SUMMER SALE Part 3” is on.

- Published: 2026-07-27T14:17:08+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000400.000128734.html
- anchor: #n1706090
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社スクウェア・エニックス、SQUARE ENIX、ARMOR PROJECT、BIRD STUDIO、SPIKE CHUNSOFT、Idol Minds, LLC. dba Deck Nine Games

Facts:
- Up to 60% OFF
- Up to 64% off
- 35% OFF
- 30% OFF
- 25% off
- 30% OFF

## Phase II clinical trial begins under Advanced Medical Care B to evaluate the efficacy of photodynamic therapy for metastatic brain tumors.

- Published: 2026-07-27T14:15:15+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000013.000184349.html
- anchor: #n1706091
- Companies mentioned: 国立研究開発法人国立がん研究センター、国立研究開発法人日本医療研究開発機構（AMED）

Facts:
- Occurs in approximately 10–40% of cancer patients.

## 増加する特殊詐欺被害を防ぐため高槻市が65歳以上を対象に対策機器を無料貸し出し

- Published: 2026-07-27T14:11:42+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000955.000118013.html
- anchor: #n1705974
- Companies mentioned: 高槻市、消費生活センター

Facts:
- 128 cases of damage
- Damage totaling approximately 630 million yen
- Losses of approximately 900 million yen
- 78.8% first came into contact with the perpetrators by phone
- 350 units last fiscal year

## SO-SO, Takatsuki Tourism Ambassador and world-renowned human beatboxer, appears at the Takatsuki Festival

- Published: 2026-07-27T14:10:37+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000959.000118013.html
- anchor: #n1705975
- Companies mentioned: 高槻市、GMO SONIC 2025、JT、NTT DOCOMO Studio & Live、Hey! Say! JUMP、公益社団法人 高槻市観光協会

Facts:
- The 57th Takatsuki Festival
- Saturday, August 1
- 夕方と夜の2回
- At just 15 years old
- GMO SONIC 2025
- Grand Beatbox Battle 2019
- In 2021, the Tag Loopstation category
- In 2023, the Crew category
- Telephone: 072-675-0081

## Chuko Shuzo’s “Tsuki no Joryusho” wins Double Gold at ISC2026, earning the highest rating for the 2nd consecutive year at the world’s premier spirits competition

- Published: 2026-07-27T14:10:34+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000090.000079957.html
- anchor: #n1705976
- Companies mentioned: 忠孝酒造株式会社、International Spirits Challenge、International Wine & Spirit Competition、San Francisco World Spirits Competition

Facts:
- Alcohol content: 43%
- Volume: 500ml
- Annual production: approximately 1,000 bottles
- Price: ¥5,500

## Bemotrizinol, marketed by BASF as “Tinosorb® S,” receives FDA approval in the United States as a new ultraviolet filter for the first time since 1999

- Published: 2026-07-27T14:10:21+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000075.000092340.html
- anchor: #n1705977
- Companies mentioned: BASF、Ciba Specialty Chemicals、FDA、アボベンゾン、Z-COTE®

Facts:
- A new ultraviolet filter approved by the FDA for the first time in 27 years
- With absorption peaks at approximately 310 nm and 340 nm
- Exceeding the critical wavelength of 370 nm
- With approximately 95,000 employees worldwide
- BASF’s sales in 2025 were approximately 60 billion euros

## An analysis of 416 X campaigns in June 2026 found that ordinary users with a median of 2,813 followers were the main drivers of sharing

- Published: 2026-07-27T14:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000104.000026754.html
- anchor: #n1705982
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社hashout、セブン‐イレブン・ジャパン、SocialReport、shiritomo

Facts:
- Giveaway campaigns that received at least 5,000 likes
- The median number of reposts was 20,638
- A maximum of 218,166
- The median number of impressions was 430,180
- Food service campaigns were the most common, with 102
- 82 confectionery campaigns
- 79 gaming and entertainment campaigns
- 207 campaigns offered the company’s own products as prizes
- 408 accounts involved in sharing, in total
- 287 unique accounts
- The group with 1,000–10,000 followers accounted for 55% of the total

## [株式会社デイトナ] Publishes “Love Letter August Issue,” its new product information magazine for August 2026

- Published: 2026-07-27T14:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000132.000120309.html
- anchor: #n1705981
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社デイトナ

Facts:
- Published the new product information magazine “Love Letter August Issue” on July 27, 2026

## 第32回神奈川県菓子コンクールを開催します！

- Published: 2026-07-27T14:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001658.000108051.html
- anchor: #n1705980
- Companies mentioned: 神奈川県、神奈川県銘菓共励会、神奈川県菓子工業組合、一般社団法人神奈川県洋菓子協会、公益社団法人神奈川県観光協会、神奈川県文化スポーツ観光局観光課

Facts:
- １品あたり7,000円
- ２品目以降は１品あたり5,000円

## The “Kana Hana Photo Contest 2026 — Your photo will bring Kanagawa’s flowers to the world” will be held!

- Published: 2026-07-27T14:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001662.000108051.html
- anchor: #n1705979
- Companies mentioned: 神奈川県、GREEN×EXPO 2027、ホテルニューグランド、長井海の手公園ソレイユの丘、上野水香、三上真史

Facts:
- From July 30, Reiwa ８ (Thursday)
- Through November 30, Reiwa ８ (Monday)
- Grand Prize: 1 winning entry
- Kanagawa Tourism Goodwill Ambassador Award: 1 winning entry
- Area Awards: 14 winning entries
- ２ winning entries from each of the ７ areas

## Adorably realistic appliance toys are here as a special supplement! The “Tanoshii Yochien ９・10・11” issue goes on sale July 31, 2026

- Published: 2026-07-27T14:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000008704.000001719.html
- anchor: #n1705978
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社講談社、Amazon、楽天

Facts:
- List price: 2,200 yen (tax included)

## Stroller and wheelchair rentals will be available at the staffed ticket gate at Komagome Station starting August 3!

- Published: 2026-07-27T14:09:54+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000641.000041458.html
- anchor: #n1705983
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ジェイアール東日本企画、カワムラサイクル

Facts:
- ¥500 for the first hour
- 150 yen for each subsequent 30-minute period
- Maximum of 2,000 yen for 12 hours
- 100 kg (including cargo)
- 3.8 kg

## REC Technology Consulting signs resale agreement with U.S.-based RiverMeadow, launching domestic availability of its AI-driven cloud migration service (SaaS)

- Published: 2026-07-27T14:09:17+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000187608.html
- anchor: #n1705984
- Companies mentioned: レック・テクノロジー・コンサルティング株式会社、RiverMeadow Software, Inc.、Amazon.com, Inc.、Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP、Red Hat, Inc.、Google LLC、Microsoft Corporation、Oracle Corporation

Facts:
- Aiming to provide professional services for a total of 3,000 VMs (virtual machines) during the first year
- Will reduce migration costs to approximately 1/3 and migration time to approximately 1/10

## 横浜市と包括連携協定を締結(ニュースリリース)

- Published: 2026-07-27T14:08:32+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002731.000002296.html
- anchor: #n1705985
- Companies mentioned: 大和ハウスグループ、スポーツクラブNAS株式会社、横浜市

Facts:
- July 15, 2026
- October 12, 2026 (Monday, national holiday)

## AI selects “the moment you want to see” and delivers it with ultra-low latency — demonstrating next-generation real-time video streaming at the KYOJO CUP

- Published: 2026-07-27T14:08:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000011.000124881.html
- anchor: #n1705986
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ノーチラス・テクノロジーズ、株式会社野村総合研究所、株式会社インターネットイニシアティブ、1FINITY株式会社、富士通株式会社、ギリア株式会社、株式会社M-TEC、三菱電機株式会社、国立研究開発法人新エネルギー・産業技術総合開発機構、東京電力パワーグリッド、中部電力パワーグリッド、KYOJO CUP事務局、富士スピードウェイ株式会社、エフサステクノロジーズ株式会社

Facts:
- 22 formula cars competing in the race
- Scheduled to go on sale in October 2026
- Scheduled to be held in late August 2026
- Nov. 18, 2026

## [ぷれじでんと千房] Savor the end of summer and the arrival of fall. The limited-time August and September seasonal course “Ikoi” and recommended special menu are now available!

- Published: 2026-07-27T14:07:19+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000036.000108938.html
- anchor: #n1705987
- Companies mentioned: ぷれじでんと千房、千房

Facts:
- Price: 9,000 yen (tax included; service charge excluded)
- Price: ¥1,200 (tax included; service charge extra)
- Price: ¥1,680 (tax included; service charge extra)
- Available: August 1 (Saturday)–September 30 (Wednesday), 2026

## Organized by トイズキング! The twice-yearly mega auction “The 6th Toykin Festival” kicks off August 2! More than 150 ultra-rare one-of-a-kind items you can only find here, including sofubi, die-cast toys and retro toys!

- Published: 2026-07-27T14:02:43+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000082.000088129.html
- anchor: #n1705988
- Companies mentioned: トイズキング、有限会社ヤマト、Yahoo!オークション、T-BASE JAPAN、ブルマァク、ポピー、バンダイ、GODAIKIN、プルーヴィー、増田屋、光戦隊マスクマン、救急戦隊ゴーゴーファイブ、コンバトラーV、ウルトラセブン

Facts:
- More than 150 items
- ¥200,000 and up

## 三井不動産と熊本県が一般社団法人「くまもとサイエンスパークコミュニティ＆マネジメント」を共同設立

- Published: 2026-07-27T14:02:42+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001098.000051782.html
- anchor: #n1705989
- Companies mentioned: 三井不動産、熊本県、一般社団法人くまもとサイエンスパークコミュニティ＆マネジメント、工業技術研究院（ITRI）、新竹サイエンスパーク管理局、一般社団法人九州経済連合会（九経連）、公益財団法人九州経済調査協会（九経調）、一般社団法人九州半導体・デジタルイノベーション協議会（SIIQ）、一般社団法人くまもと半導体グリーンイノベーション協議会（KSGI）、一般社団法人RISE-A、東北大学、United Microelectronics Corporation（UMC）、Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company（TSMC）

Facts:
- July 27, 2026
- 2026年4月に熊本県および合志市と「くまもとサイエンスパーク」事業推進パートナー基本協定
- Membership recruitment is scheduled to begin in fall 2026

## Spend summer vacation conducting an independent research project at 須磨浦山上遊園: “Let’s think about the future of the Earth with 山陽電鉄グループ!”

- Published: 2026-07-27T14:02:39+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000015.000160195.html
- anchor: #n1705990
- Companies mentioned: 山陽電気鉄道株式会社、山陽電鉄グループ、神戸須磨シーワールド、須磨浦山上遊園、喫茶コスモス

Facts:
- Prize A: Pair tickets to 神戸須磨シーワールド (10 pairs, 20 people)
- Prize B: Sumaura Car Lator 60th anniversary merchandise (10 people)
- Prize C: ¥2,000 voucher for SUMA Terrace by the water’s edge (10 people)
- Price: ¥700 each (Kyoho grape, orange, melon, tropical peach, white)

## Read, make and explore! “STEAM Picture Book Read-Aloud and Inquiry Activities” to be held at Yagawa Plus in Kunitachi, Tokyo [free admission; 8 sessions]

- Published: 2026-07-27T14:02:17+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000123.000060003.html
- anchor: #n1705991
- Companies mentioned: STEAM JAPAN、独立行政法人国立青少年教育振興機構

Facts:
- Program details for all 8 sessions
- Limited to approximately 15 participants per session, on a first-come, first-served basis

## Launch of a demonstration experiment for next-generation distributed AI processing infrastructure toward realizing the Watt-Bit concept

- Published: 2026-07-27T14:02:16+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000012.000124881.html
- anchor: #n1705992
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ノーチラス・テクノロジーズ、株式会社インターネットイニシアティブ、東京電力パワーグリッド株式会社、中部電力パワーグリッド株式会社、富士通株式会社、1FINITY株式会社、国立研究開発法人新エネルギー・産業技術総合開発機構

Facts:
- The demonstration is scheduled to run from August 2026 through March 2027
- We will deploy an optical NIC currently under development by 1Finity, scheduled to go on sale in October 2026.
- Schedule: November 18 (Wednesday)–20 (Friday), 2026

## Store BGM service “BGM Pro” surpasses 150 locations

- Published: 2026-07-27T14:01:52+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000015.000066004.html
- anchor: #n1705993
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Easy、JASRAC

Facts:
- Surpasses 150 locations
- Equivalent to ¥980 per month
- The number of locations using the service (paid contract locations) surpassed 150 in July 2026
- Service launch: March 2026
- Established: February 2019

## 「楽天ラクマ」、「8月8日はリユースの日 ラクマリユースチャレンジ！」キャンペーンを開催

- Published: 2026-07-27T14:01:34+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002659.000005889.html
- anchor: #n1705994
- Companies mentioned: 楽天グループ株式会社、楽天ラクマ、一般社団法人 日本リユース業協会

Facts:
- For 888 people
- 3,000 yen or more
- 888-yen-off coupon
- 8 tons of CO2 reduced

## Jujutsu Kaisen Exhibition: “Hidden Inventory / Premature Death” and “Shibuya Incident” — now running to popular acclaim at the Hokkaido venue!

- Published: 2026-07-27T14:01:30+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000126.000082555.html
- anchor: #n1705995
- Companies mentioned: 大丸松坂屋百貨店、HBC北海道放送、集英社、呪術廻戦製作委員会

Facts:
- Exhibition dates: Wednesday, July 22, 2026
- August 10, 2026 (Monday)
- Adults and university students: ¥2,000
- High school students: ¥900
- Junior high school students: 700 yen
- Elementary school students: 500 yen
- Admission ticket with merchandise: 4,200 yen
- Audio guide: 700 yen

## Takatsuki Festival, a major summer event with a history spanning more than 50 years, to be held

- Published: 2026-07-27T14:01:29+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000965.000118013.html
- anchor: #n1705996
- Companies mentioned: 高槻市、島根県益田市匹見町

Facts:
- 57th Citizen Festa Takatsuki Festival
- Approximately 130 organizations
- About 100 stores
- Approximately 30 stores
- About 60 studios
- Approximately 20 vehicles

## 【平日ランチ営業を開始】鳥居くぐり池袋店、7月27日から5日間限定でランチ全7品を半額提供

- Published: 2026-07-27T14:00:39+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000030.000084642.html
- anchor: #n1705997
- Companies mentioned: エレガントエース株式会社、鳥居くぐり池袋店

Facts:
- Available for 5 days only, from Monday, July 27 to Friday, July 31
- All 7 lunch menu items
- Regularly 1,000 yen (tax included) → 500 yen for a limited time (tax included)
- Regularly 1,580 yen (tax included) → 790 yen for a limited time (tax included)

## A succession of anniversary items to celebrate the 20th anniversary of its arrival in Japan! Special items created exclusively for the 20th anniversary include candies finished one by one by skilled artisans using traditional techniques, as well as popular eco-bags!

- Published: 2026-07-27T14:00:04+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000274.000075665.html
- anchor: #n1705998
- Companies mentioned: クリスピー・クリーム・ドーナツ・ジャパン株式会社、クリスピー・クリーム・ドーナツ

Facts:
- Limited to 2,000 sets to commemorate the 20th anniversary of its arrival in Japan
- [Price] 1,036 yen
- [Price] 1,540 yen
- [Price] 3,300 yen
- [Price] 1,980 yen
- The minimum purchase for free shipping at the official online shop will change from 10,000 yen to 5,000 yen

## Nesuto Docklands (Nest Docklands) launches services for Japanese guests

- Published: 2026-07-27T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000184825.html
- anchor: #n1706068
- Companies mentioned: Nesuto Docklands、Nesuto、Daiwa Living Nesuto、Daiwa Group、TOTO、Tourism Australia、Woolworths、East West Grocer、Dan Murphy's、Chemist Warehouse、ArtVo、O'Brien Icehouse、Chaos Lab、Chipmunks Playland & Café、Glow Golf、Potion Putt Mini Golf、Imaginator、HOYTS、Saboteurs、Archie Brothers Cirque Electriq

Facts:
- It has a total of 211 rooms
- More than 423,000 people
- A 7% increase year over year
- Reached A$2.2 billion
- Up 9% from the same period last year
- The 11th hotel under the Nesuto brand
- Operates more than 1,000 rooms

## 北海道南幌町「準工業団地」が分譲開始間近・住宅等用地の予約分譲を開始

- Published: 2026-07-27T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000183680.html
- anchor: #n1706067
- Companies mentioned: 南幌町、北海道住宅供給公社、北海道電力ネットワーク㈱、長幌上水道企業団

Facts:
- About 25 km from central Sapporo
- About 40 km from New Chitose Airport and Ishikari Bay New Port
- About 50 km from Tomakomai Port
- Park area: about 28.9 ha (total)
- Area for sale: about 23.6 ha (total)
- 北海道住宅供給公社（約１４．９ha）
- 南幌町（約８．７ha）
- Roads within the park are 12 m wide
- 1LDK units must be at least 30 square meters
- 2LDK units must be at least 50 square meters

## 【祝・登録顧客数35万人突破】美容サロン向け電子カルテ「キャストファイル」、システム内の顧客データが累計35万人分に到達

- Published: 2026-07-27T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000006.000174821.html
- anchor: #n1706066
- Companies mentioned: CASTFILE株式会社、キャストファイル

Facts:
- More than 6,000 companies have adopted the system
- The number of registered records has reached about 700,000

## Notice of a seminar for local governments: “A New Era in How to Wind Down Public Facilities”

- Published: 2026-07-27T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000007.000160839.html
- anchor: #n1706065
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ザイマックス総研、株式会社ザイマックス、国土交通省

Facts:
- Tuesday, September 15, 2026
- 14:00–15:30 (90 minutes), online
- Registration deadline: Monday, September 7, 15:00

## Up to about 91% less gluten! Results announced for efficacy testing of the gluten-degrading lactic acid bacterium ディグルラクト

- Published: 2026-07-27T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000008.000157575.html
- anchor: #n1706064
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社エイトウィル、TOLO PAN TOKYO、SGS Korea Co., Ltd.

Facts:
- Reduced by up to about 91%
- Reduced by about 88.8%
- 420,000 mg/kg
- 47,000 mg/kg
- 500,000 mg/kg
- 45,000 mg/kg

## One bottle can make a difference for the ocean. UK-born Ocean Bottle arrives in Japan for the first time on July 31.

- Published: 2026-07-27T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000014.000136162.html
- anchor: #n1706063
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社津田商会、Ocean Bottle、K8

Facts:
- Ocean Bottleのボトルまたはフラスク1本の購入ごとに、1,000本分のオーシャンバウンドプラスチック（重量換算11.4kg）の回収を支援
- Ocean Bottle says that it has supported the recovery of more than 24 million kg of ocean-bound plastic to date, according to its official website
- Founded in 1936, 株式会社津田商会 is based in Kobe and handles international outdoor and lifestyle brands
- Sales will officially begin at retailers nationwide and the official online store from 13:00 on Friday, July 31, 2026

## A special discussion featuring Yuta Tabuse × Rui Hachimura × Chris Sasaki has been announced!

- Published: 2026-07-27T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000014.000177045.html
- anchor: #n1706062
- Companies mentioned: BLACK SAMURAI 2026、IGアリーナ、B.革新、宇都宮ブレックス、栃木ブレックス、ゴンザガ大学、ワシントン・ウィザーズ、ロサンゼルス・レイカーズ、ロサンゼルス・クリッパーズ、KADOKAWA、インプレス

Facts:
- August 8, 2026 (Saturday)
- Has won the B.League championship 3 times
- Started a career as a rapper at 16
- Moved to the United States alone at 19

## Sales of Fukuoka Airport's premium digital vouchers, “Fukuoka Airport Pay,” will begin again this year on Saturday, August 1!

- Published: 2026-07-27T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000017.000139331.html
- anchor: #n1706061
- Companies mentioned: 福岡国際空港株式会社、福岡空港ビル販売促進協議会、日本郵便、ヤマト運輸、丸岡内科クリニック、川上歯科クリニック、アコー調剤薬局、エニタイムフィットネス、HAKATA GARDEN、福岡空港免税店、Wrap & Box、DELI BAG、H.I.S トラベルサービスセンター、福岡銀行、イモトのWiFi、テレコムスクエア、グローバルWi-Fi、Sakura Mobile、トラベレックス、Trip.com、SBJ銀行

Facts:
- 1口5,000円
- Worth 6,000 yen
- 20％
- 120 million yen
- 50,000 yen/person

## 第8回 東急グループ 環境・社会貢献賞表彰を実施 東急グループ37社・96件の応募から最優秀賞は2件の取り組みが受賞 ①『パラオのリゾート事業での海洋・森林保全と地域貢献』②『外国人バス運転士の受入』

- Published: 2026-07-27T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000024.000165825.html
- anchor: #n1706060
- Companies mentioned: 東急グループ、東急不動産ホールディングス株式会社、東急不動産株式会社、株式会社石勝エクステリア、Pacific Islands Development Corporation、東急バス株式会社、東急電鉄株式会社、東急株式会社、東急プロパティマネジメント株式会社、株式会社東急モールズデベロップメント、東急建設株式会社、イッツ・コミュニケーションズ株式会社、株式会社ヘラルボニー

Facts:
- Since the awards program was established in 2008, the cumulative number of entries from group companies has exceeded 1,000
- 約5,000㎡の耕作放棄地を地域要望に基づき「トコミドリふれあい広場」として原状回復

## “AMAZING KIDS FESTA”: “LDH Dance Workshop Show” featuring EXILE TETSUYA announced

- Published: 2026-07-27T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000039.000139583.html
- anchor: #n1706059
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社LDH kitchen、株式会社BeBlock、三井不動産株式会社、FRANKE社

Facts:
- At LaLaport Anjo in Aichi Prefecture on Saturday, August 22, 2026
- Saturday, August 22, 2026, 13:00–13:40 (scheduled)
- Currently has 12 locations nationwide, including directly operated and collaboration locations

## “Children's Development Support AWARD 2026” announced, connecting childcare practices nationwide and expanding child-centered childcare — Learning from day-to-day childcare through documentation

- Published: 2026-07-27T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000048.000160719.html
- anchor: #n1706058
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ベネッセスタイルケアグループ、横浜市、株式会社コドモン、三和マッチシステム株式会社、日本ソフト開発株式会社、株式会社ネクストビート、ユニファ株式会社、株式会社MJ

Facts:
- Will be held starting Monday, August 10, 2026
- Will take place from 13:00 on August 10
- 応募期間：2026年8月10日（月）～10月15日（木）17:00締切
- Results announced in early December 2026
- Awards ceremony and case presentations: early January 2027

## Selected for the SOMPO Sustainability Index for 2 consecutive years

- Published: 2026-07-27T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000049.000133032.html
- anchor: #n1706057
- Companies mentioned: SWCC株式会社、ＳＯＭＰＯアセットマネジメント株式会社

Facts:
- Approximately 300 stocks with strong ESG ratings
- New targets for 14 indicators for fiscal 2030

## From Koyasan, a sacred site with 1200 years of history, toward a “Nature-Centered” future—“Koyasan Conference 2026,” where science, art, religion and business intersect, to be held Aug. 20 (Thu)–22 (Sat)

- Published: 2026-07-27T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000055.000182609.html
- anchor: #n1706056
- Companies mentioned: 東京大学先端科学技術研究センター、一般社団法人社会的価値共創フォーラム、和歌山県、高野町、橋本市、かつらぎ町、高野山大学、金剛峯寺

Facts:
- At a place with a history spanning more than 1200 years since the founding of Koyasan
- 3 days, from Aug. 20 (Thu) to 22 (Sat), 2026

## JSTQB (software testing certification organization) releases Japanese translation of the Large-Scale Agile Test Leadership (CT-ATLaS) Version 2.0.J01 syllabus

- Published: 2026-07-27T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000056.000054604.html
- anchor: #n1706055
- Companies mentioned: JSTQB、ISTQB

Facts:
- July 22, 2026
- April 2005

## Soy sauce, pearls, jam and other products associated with Ainan Town, Ehime Prefecture, now on sale through the cross-border e-commerce site 「酒屋ジャパン」!

- Published: 2026-07-27T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000064.000058823.html
- anchor: #n1706054
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社パンクチュアル、酒屋ジャパン、合名会社辻三親商会、天白真珠、Papa's Jam、北海水産

Facts:
- Has been engaged in pearl farming for approximately 40 years

## Making the 「tenki.jp」 app even easier to use: First phased update to improve user experience (UX)

- Published: 2026-07-27T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000075.000087497.html
- anchor: #n1706053
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ALiNKインターネット、一般財団法人 日本気象協会、tenki.jp

Facts:
- The monthly fee for 「tenki.jp ライト」 will change from 180 yen (tax included) to 260 yen (tax included).
- Annual page views total approximately 5.2 billion PV (actual results from April 2025 to March 2026; combined web pages and smartphone app).

## コスモス商事 signs a sales and rental agreement with 鹿島建設 for equipment used in offshore wind farm foundation construction

- Published: 2026-07-27T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000081.000080925.html
- anchor: #n1706052
- Companies mentioned: コスモス商事、鹿島建設、MENCK、OSBIT、Kimua、TME、Safelink、三洋貿易

Facts:
- Scheduled to begin operation off Akita Prefecture in June 2028
- Construction is expected to take place in 2027

## モンテール × 竹下製菓 to launch new éclairs in collaboration with Black Mont Blanc from Aug. 1

- Published: 2026-07-27T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000083.000005136.html
- anchor: #n1706051
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社モンテール、竹下製菓株式会社、株式会社清水屋食品

Facts:
- Suggested retail price, including tax: 194 yen (248 yen in Okinawa only)
- Suggested retail price, including tax: 281 yen
- [Revenue] 31.8 billion yen (actual results for the fiscal year ended August 2025)

## The 「沖縄ゆいまーるプロジェクト」 promoted by トヨタ・モビリティ基金 has confirmed wide-ranging results. 内閣府沖縄総合事務局 has newly joined, and the initiative is expanding to 沖縄トヨタグループ to pursue zero traffic accidents

- Published: 2026-07-27T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000089.000151437.html
- anchor: #n1706050
- Companies mentioned: トヨタ・モビリティ基金、内閣府沖縄総合事務局、沖縄トヨタグループ、沖縄トヨタ自動車株式会社、株式会社トヨタレンタリース沖縄、株式会社OTM、東京海上日動、トヨタ自動車、JTB

Facts:
- An effect that reduces speed by approximately 1 km/h on average
- Awareness that the area is home to the Okinawa rail and Ryukyu long-haired rat has increased by approximately 40%

## [Applications open] 日本医療政策機構 and プラネタリーヘルスアライアンス日本ハブ open enrollment for the 2nd Planetary Health Academy cohort (starting Sept. 25, 2026)

- Published: 2026-07-27T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000100.000007152.html
- anchor: #n1706049
- Companies mentioned: 日本医療政策機構、プラネタリーヘルスアライアンス日本ハブ、ロックフェラー財団、The Lancet、Johns Hopkins大学、長崎大学、東京大学、北海道大学、岡山協立病院、一般社団法人みどりのドクターズ、健康都市推進会議

Facts:
- Course fee: 45,000 yen
- Capacity: 30 people

## [1st registration round of the 1st phase sold out following strong demand] New condominium 「クレヴィアしぎの駅前」

- Published: 2026-07-27T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000111.000047364.html
- anchor: #n1706048
- Companies mentioned: 伊藤忠都市開発株式会社、株式会社タクトプラン建築事務所大阪、株式会社昭和工務店

Facts:
- All 27 units offered for sale sold out by registration
- Approximately 800 requests for information received to date
- The number of visitors has reached approximately 180 groups
- Parking for all 41 vehicles*
- Primarily 3LDK units, ranging from around 52㎡ to around 70㎡
- Total: 99 units
- Site area: 2,538.53㎡
- Total floor area: 7166.70㎡
- 12-story reinforced-concrete building
- Exclusive floor area: 52.33㎡–70.49㎡

## New relief-style original magnets inspired by collection pieces “マキリ” and “イタ” — bringing Ainu crafts into everyday life

- Published: 2026-07-27T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000115.000122187.html
- anchor: #n1706047
- Companies mentioned: 公益財団法人アイヌ民族文化財団、ウポポイ、国立アイヌ民族博物館、国立民族共生公園

Facts:
- Height: approximately 45 mm
- Width: approximately 152 mm
- Thickness: approximately 15 mm
- Price: 1,400 yen (tax included)
- Height: approximately 75 mm
- Price: ¥990 (tax included)
- General admission, adults: ¥1,200
- General admission, high school students: ¥600
- Group rates available for groups of 20 or more
- Opening hours: 9:00–17:00

## [5-minute walk from Toyosu Station] WAYS, a tutoring school specializing in integrated junior and senior high schools, to open its 17th Tokyo location, 「豊洲教室」, on Wednesday, July 29 <Enrollment fee (22,000 yen) free campaign also available!>

- Published: 2026-07-27T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000125.000134095.html
- anchor: #n1706046
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社メイツ、WAYS、日本大学、芝浦工業大学、かえつ有明、開智日本橋学園、中村中学校、女子学院、豊島岡女子学園、雙葉、白百合学園、暁星、芝中学校

Facts:
- Enrollment fee (22,000 yen including tax) waived

## Partnering with the delivery service Uber Eats to begin food delivery at 3 Shibuya locations from Monday, Aug. 3, 2026

- Published: 2026-07-27T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000144.000020722.html
- anchor: #n1706045
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社東急百貨店、Uber Eats

Facts:
- Approximately 4,500 items
- Within a radius of up to approximately 3.5 km
- 3,000 yen (tax included)
- 20% discount

## playknot releases standards for “AI that can be used at work” and “AI that requires caution”

- Published: 2026-07-27T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000146.000106964.html
- anchor: #n1706044
- Companies mentioned: playknot、OpenAI、Anthropic、Google、Microsoft

Facts:
- シャトレー新宿御苑Ⅱ 6F

## 不動産クラファン「利回りくん」、『第2期 SYLAHOTEL押上』を本日20:00から募集を開始！

- Published: 2026-07-27T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000154.000143674.html
- anchor: #n1706043
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社シーラホールディングス、株式会社シーラ、利回りくん、東京メトロ、都営浅草線、京成押上線、東武スカイツリーライン、東武鉄道、日本マーケティングリサーチ機構

Facts:
- Offering amount: 293.1 million yen
- Projected yield: 5%

## [Sakai Town, Ibaraki Prefecture] 「境町アートプロジェクト」 exhibition, “Shō Uebuchi Solo Exhibition,” set to open!

- Published: 2026-07-27T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000164.000056181.html
- anchor: #n1706042
- Companies mentioned: 境町役場、境町アートプロジェクト、S-Gallery粛粲寶美術館、銀座中央ギャラリー、gallery neo_、八犬堂ギャラリー、松坂 屋上野店、常陽史料館、朝日バス、東武動物公園駅、JR古河駅、東京駅、圏央道境古河IC、干し芋カフェ、道の駅さかい

Facts:
- Approximately 30 works will be featured
- Admission: 330 yen
- Participation fee: 300 yen (materials)
- Capacity: 7 people
- Capacity: 10 people
- Approximately 40 minutes
- About 30 minutes
- Approximately 80 minutes
- About 10 minutes by car

## “Futa” the red panda at 千葉市動物公園 celebrates 23rd birthday with a “3D card NFT” on sale today! All 4 designs available for a limited time, with purchase rights to a limited-edition 3D NFT

- Published: 2026-07-27T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000166.000020428.html
- anchor: #n1706041
- Companies mentioned: パシフィックコンサルタンツ株式会社、千葉市動物公園

Facts:
- 「風太」’s 23rd birthday
- All 4 designs
- Retail price: 500 yen (tax included)
- Sales period: July 27, 2026–August 31, 2026

## New commercial featuring a gorilla, “The strength to protect what matters,” released today

- Published: 2026-07-27T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000171.000028282.html
- anchor: #n1706040
- Companies mentioned: 太陽ホールディングス株式会社、株式会社 東北新社、総合地球環境学研究所、株式会社富士キメラ総研

Facts:
- No. 1 worldwide in solder resist market share

## [SwitchBot] KATAフレンズ × Cotti Coffee collaboration café opening in Awajicho from July 27, featuring exclusive drinks and opportunities to interact

- Published: 2026-07-27T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000197.000057002.html
- anchor: #n1706039
- Companies mentioned: SWITCHBOT株式会社、Cotti Coffee、KATAフレンズ

Facts:
- Price: 550 yen (tax included)
- Coupon offer: 2,000 yen off the KATAフレンズ unit
- Device price: 129,800 yen (tax included)
- Kurashi Plan: ¥1,980/month and up (Lite Plan)

## 「デルモンテ ピュレフルーツ」 series surpasses 5.5 million bags sold (*1)! New “Wakayama Mikan & Ehime Ponkan Mix” available for a limited time!

- Published: 2026-07-27T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000230.000114133.html
- anchor: #n1706038
- Companies mentioned: キッコーマン食品株式会社、デルモンテ

Facts:
- Used in 1 bag

## Donates 8 vehicles to the Japan Car Sharing Association

- Published: 2026-07-27T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000234.000010789.html
- anchor: #n1706037
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社オートバックスセブン、一般社団法人日本カーシェアリング協会、オートバックスグループ

Facts:
- 8 vehicles
- By fiscal 2030
- In July 2021
- Starting in fiscal 2023

## First-ever consecutive run for the monthly changing menu! Popular 「豆腐一丁そば」 returns, alongside new 「穴子天おろしそば～新生姜添え～」, as August recommendations available for a limited time starting at 10:00 on Saturday, August 1

- Published: 2026-07-27T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000263.000042301.html
- anchor: #n1706036
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社小田急レストランシステム、箱根そば

Facts:
- A soba dish topped with a whole 300 g block of tofu.
- Capital: 50 million yen

## The Hakosupe is back this year! To mark 「箱そばの日」, 「箱根そば Special」 (soba or udon) will be available in limited quantities for 3 days, from Aug. 4 to Aug. 6, starting at 10:00

- Published: 2026-07-27T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000264.000042301.html
- anchor: #n1706035
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社小田急レストランシステム、箱根そば

Facts:
- 「箱根そば Special」 (soba or udon) *Choose hot or cold. [Price] 980 yen
- 3 days, from Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026, to Thursday, Aug. 6
- Capital: 50 million yen

## Shizuoka Bank begins practical deployment of Mitsubishi Research Institute’s “審査AIサービス”

- Published: 2026-07-27T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000267.000050210.html
- anchor: #n1706034
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社三菱総合研究所、株式会社静岡銀行、静銀信用保証株式会社、めぶきフィナンシャルグループ、十六銀行、七十七銀行、日本労働者信用基金協会、三菱自動車ファイナンス

Facts:
- Approximately 50%-80% of cases can receive an automated, real-time approval response without human review.
- Capital: 90.8 billion yen
- Capital: 400 million yen

## A must-see new souvenir from Tohoku for railway fans! We’re launching fun-to-collect goods featuring local characters from Tohoku’s 6 prefectures and Shinkansen trains that operate in the region!

- Published: 2026-07-27T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000283.000146951.html
- anchor: #n1706033
- Companies mentioned: JR東日本東北総合サービス株式会社、LiViT、東日本旅客鉄道株式会社

Facts:
- Price: 700 yen (tax included)
- Starting Saturday, August 1, 2026

## Seamless charging and portability! New accessories for Switch 2: the “Charging Grip” and “Travel Bag”

- Published: 2026-07-27T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000337.000017218.html
- anchor: #n1706032
- Companies mentioned: ベルキン株式会社、Nintendo

Facts:
- Play time can be extended by up to 1.5 times.
- Equipped with a dedicated 10,000mAh mobile battery.
- Supports charging at up to 30W.
- Price: 14,430 yen (tax included)
- Price: ¥5,490 (tax included)

## [Case study published] More than 70 companies—3.5 times the projected number—have completed CO₂ emissions visualization. A regional, coordinated model for supporting decarbonization management, made possible through collaboration among 飯田市, 飯田信用金庫 and e-dash

- Published: 2026-07-27T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000338.000095916.html
- anchor: #n1706031
- Companies mentioned: 飯田市、飯田信用金庫、e-dash株式会社、三井物産株式会社、株式会社みずほ銀行

Facts:
- Initial projection (approximately 20 companies)
- Capital: ¥3.06 billion

## ハマボール Grand Opening on July 28, 2026: A new entertainment space combining bowling and dining

- Published: 2026-07-27T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000369.000070816.html
- anchor: #n1706030
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ミツウロコ、株式会社ボウルスター、ハマボール、ミツウロコグループホールディングス

Facts:
- A gift will be given to the first 6,000 people.
- Will celebrate its grand opening after renovations on Tuesday, July 28, 2026.

## Agreement signed on “initiatives to revitalize the region through community-based, residential learning in Keihanna Science City” — Students at the newly established ドルトンX学園高等学校 will conduct inquiry-based learning in collaboration with the community

- Published: 2026-07-27T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000378.000030937.html
- anchor: #n1706029
- Companies mentioned: 学校法人 河合塾、株式会社KJホールディングス、公益財団法人関西文化学術研究都市推進機構、株式会社けいはんな、ドルトンX学園高等学校、NTT東日本株式会社

Facts:
- July 17, 2026 (Reiwa 8)
- Newly established in April 2027

## Successful enzymatic synthesis of lacto-N-tetraose, a major human milk oligosaccharide found in breast milk

- Published: 2026-07-27T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000429.000119558.html
- anchor: #n1706028
- Companies mentioned: 明治大学、東京大学、石川県立大学、群馬大学、新潟大学、京都大学、東京大学微生物科学イノベーション連携研究機構

Facts:
- Successfully obtained LNT at a yield of 49.1%.
- Under conditions with the lactose concentration increased to 200 mM
- The LNT concentration reached 9.62 mM.

## 【不二家】秋を先取り！ 芋と栗を味わう期間限定商品「ルック（蜜芋スイートポテト＆和栗モンブラン）」「カントリーマアム（熟成蜜芋）」「ホームパイミニ（熟成蜜芋）」

- Published: 2026-07-27T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000460.000097396.html
- anchor: #n1706027
- Companies mentioned: 不二家、カルビーかいつかスイートポテト株式会社

Facts:
- Release date: August 4, 2026 (Tue.), nationwide
- Declared net quantity: 12 pieces
- Net weight: 12 pieces (individually wrapped)
- Declared net quantity: 42 g
- Net weight: 38g

## Hakutsuru Ginrei Sparkling, a nonalcoholic sparkling drink with a daiginjo flavor, gets a refresh; nationwide launch starts Friday, September 11, 2026

- Published: 2026-07-27T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000468.000013868.html
- anchor: #n1706026
- Companies mentioned: 白鶴酒造株式会社

Facts:
- Suggested retail price: 344 yen (excluding consumption tax)
- “Low calorie,” “8kcal”
- “Alc.0.00%”

## Featuring an elegant aroma from a proprietary yeast that evokes freshly pressed sake: “特撰 白鶴 特別純米 生貯蔵酒 山田錦” launches September 11, 2026!

- Published: 2026-07-27T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000469.000013868.html
- anchor: #n1706025
- Companies mentioned: 白鶴酒造株式会社

Facts:
- New nationwide launch starting Friday, September 11, 2026
- 「特撰 白鶴 特別純米 生貯蔵酒 山田錦 720ml」
- 100% Yamada Nishiki rice produced in Hyogo Prefecture
- Hyogo Prefecture: approximately 63%
- National average: approximately 41%
- Suggested retail price: 1,180 yen (excluding consumption tax)
- Rice polishing ratio: 70%
- Alcohol content: 13% or more and less than 14%
- Sake meter value: -2
- Acidity: 2.0
- Amino acid level: 1.2

## Hakutsuru まる辛口 gets a refresh and launches nationwide starting September 11!

- Published: 2026-07-27T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000470.000013868.html
- anchor: #n1706024
- Companies mentioned: 白鶴酒造株式会社

Facts:
- Sake pack 3L: 2,427 yen
- 2L: 1,675 yen
- 900ml: 842 yen
- Sake cup 200ml: 192 yen
- Alcohol content: 13% or more and less than 14%
- Sake meter value: +6
- Acidity: 1.3
- Amino acid level: 0.9

## Hakutsuru launches its “2026 Fall/Winter Products”

- Published: 2026-07-27T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000471.000013868.html
- anchor: #n1706023
- Companies mentioned: 白鶴酒造株式会社

Facts:
- Starting Tuesday, September 1, 2026

## The “AICHI NAGOYA ART＆LIGHTS あいち・なごやアート＆ライツ” event will run from September 17 to October 24. The event will illuminate the Important Cultural Properties of the Aichi Prefectural Government Office and Nagoya City Hall with digital art projections and lights.

- Published: 2026-07-27T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000474.000046440.html
- anchor: #n1706022
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社一旗、あいち・なごや 都心アート＆ライト実行委員会

Facts:
- September 17 (Thursday) to October 24 (Saturday), 2026
- About 5 minutes at a time
- More than 80 projection mapping and immersive art museum experiences
- ¥59.71 million

## withこどもクリニック武蔵小杉 OPENS on Monday, August 3, 2026, beneath the elevated tracks between Musashi-Kosugi and Musashi-Nakahara stations on the Nambu Line!

- Published: 2026-07-27T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000596.000015279.html
- anchor: #n1706021
- Companies mentioned: withこどもクリニック武蔵小杉、株式会社ジェイアール東日本都市開発

Facts:
- Beneath the elevated tracks between Musashi-Kosugi and Musashi-Nakahara stations on the Nambu Line on Monday, August 3, 2026

## Wedding attire brand genicoco（ジェニーココ） unveils 7 new dress designs and 2 tuxedo designs

- Published: 2026-07-27T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000605.000011086.html
- anchor: #n1706020
- Companies mentioned: ワタベウェディング株式会社、genicoco（ジェニーココ）、enine enne by WATABE WEDDING

Facts:
- 7 new dress designs
- 2 tuxedo designs
- From Monday, August 3, 2026

## The concept is “Quietly, filling up.” アラマンダ チャペル on Miyako Island, Okinawa, will be renovated in January 2027, presenting 7 scenes that bring a sense of fulfillment throughout the day

- Published: 2026-07-27T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000606.000011086.html
- anchor: #n1706019
- Companies mentioned: ワタベウェディング株式会社、株式会社南西楽園リゾート、シギラセブンマイルズリゾート、アラマンダ チャペル

Facts:
- Miyako Island, located approximately 300km southwest of Okinawa’s main island
- A vast site of approximately 1.4 million tsubo
- More than 250 plant species
- Capacity: 40 people
- ■Sale price: 346,000 yen (tax included)

## [スポGOMI champion to open a fermentation teahouse on the Fermentation Highway] Donations are being sought through a crowdfunding-style hometown tax program for projects addressing local issues and more!

- Published: 2026-07-27T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000634.000021357.html
- anchor: #n1706018
- Companies mentioned: 新潟市、一般社団法人Smile Story

Facts:
- Target amount: 2,300,000 yen

## Charvel announces the “American Neo-Classic San Dimas Series,” showcasing USA-made craftsmanship

- Published: 2026-07-27T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000721.000021878.html
- anchor: #n1706017
- Companies mentioned: Charvel、フェンダー ミュージカル インストゥルメンツ コーポレーション、FMIC、FENDER®、SQUIER®、GRETSCH®、JACKSON®、EVH®、CHARVEL®、BIGSBY®、PRESONUS®、Seymour Duncan®、Floyd Rose®

Facts:
- 484,000 yen (tax included)
- 473,000 yen (tax included)
- Friday, July 24, 2026

## “Completely a seller’s market” declines for the first time in 7 years — Survey of companies on hiring new graduates for 2027 (July 2026)

- Published: 2026-07-27T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000766.000003965.html
- anchor: #n1706016
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社キャリタス

Facts:
- “Increased”: 35.1%
- “Decreased”: 41.2%
- 74.5％
- 22.3％
- 54.3％
- 22.2％
- 21.8％
- 76.6％
- 15,735 companies
- 1,022 companies